Cavan Gaels club notes
January 26, 2015
Cavan Gaels - Cavan SFC winners 1965: Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith, Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee, Larry Reidy, Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney, Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O'Rourke, Brian Tighe, Oliver Cassidy, PJ Carroll, Pat Gaffney, Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe, Jim Mooney.
Death of Cathal Young.
It was with great sadness and regret that we learned about the death last Friday of Cathal Young. A true stalwart and ambassador for Cavan Gaels, Cathal was a leading player for the new club when it was formed in 1957.
He lined out on the first Gaels side to win a title, the league final of 1958, Cathal captained the team when they gained the trophy again in 1960.
His most cherished moment arrived in 1965 when playing in the forwards he won a county medal as the Gaels secured their first ever Senior championship.
When his playing days were over Cathal remained deeply involved in the GAA and became a leading light with the Civil Service GAA club in Dublin for many years.
Despite living most of his life in the city Cathal remained true to his roots and was an avid supporter of both the Cavan county team and the Gaels.
Having been ill for quite some time, many of us felt he would'nt make it down from Dublin for the county final against Kingscourt last year.
However as we entered the stand in Breffni, there was Cathal smiling at us.
The Gaels won and 56 years on from the league final of 1958 he rejoiced and celebrated with the best of us.
Cathal Young was a unique and special man, much loved and respected by everyone in Cavan Gaels.We will not see his like again.
We extend our sympathy to his wife Anne, his daughters and sons and extended family. Cavan Gaels GAA
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, on Monday 26th Jan, from 2pm to 4pm with removal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock, arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Tuesday (27th Jan) followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Club Lotto
The club lotto draw took place in Dunnes Bar on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 12,16,21,30. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 were Pauric Dempsey, Damien Johnson, Jnr., Niall Murray, Jacqueline Maloney, Jay Conaty. Next week's jackpot will be €1,300 and the draw will take place next Sunday night in McGinnitys Bar Cavan..
Mission Trimpossible
The Mission Trimpossible classes recommenced in the Studio recently. These classes on Monday nights will suit all fitness levels, male and female. There will be an optional weekly weigh-in, weekly diet plans, and nutritional advice and tips. €80 for six weeks or €15 per week, and each week includes two circuits and two dance classes. Now is your opportunity to shake off the excesses of the Christmas and New Year festivities. Come to exercise in a fun setting and help also to raise money for Cavan Gaels club. Thanks to all the organisers of Mission Trimpossible for their contributions to Cavan Gaels club.
Terry Coyle Park Developments/Friends of Cavan Gaels
Work has been ongoing on our new developments in Terry Coyle Park. Thanks to all those who have already joined the Friends of Cavan Gaels. The money from this source along with our Sports'Capital Grant has enabled us to proceed with the building. Thank you to all those who are contributing at present. We urge others who have not joined so far to consider signing up in the knowledge that, by so doing, they will be making a significant contribution, not only to the Terry Coyle Park development, but to the long term development of our young boys and girls.
Bingo
Our bingo patrons are asked to note that our bingo will continue every Friday next in the Farnham Arms Hotel at 9pm. Please note the venue. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support during 2014. We wish all our bingo players a healthy and lucky new year!! Míle buíochas.
Calendar
Cavan Gaels have brought out a calendar featuring the four Cavan Gaels' winning teams during 2014- senior football championship, under-13 boys, under-13 girls, under-14 girls and under-16 girls. The cost of the calendar is €5. Calendars can be obtained from Niall O Riordan 086-3567011 or J.J. Reilly 086-1005303. They are also available from the Slieve Rossa, Crowe's Butchers, Cavan Décor Centre, Maudi's, Bridge Street and Cavan Second Hand Furniture. Comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí go léir.
Mental Health
The HSE has launched a new mental health initiative called Little Things. It has a five point plan for good mental health which includes advice on keeping active, talking about your problems, looking out for others and drinking less alcohol. Alan O Mara, Cavan GAA player, has urged people to get involved with this initiative. On the same subject the GAA has developed a pack called Play in my Boots in partnership with St Patrick's Mental Health Foundation which is aimed at all who play sport. This pack can be downloaded from the website gaa.ie People are reminded that there are many resources available dealing with mental health. Use them if you feel the need to. Help is always available. Let's take the stigma out of the subject of mental health. It's ok to say you're not ok.
The Freecall number of the Samaritans is 116 123.
More information is available on aware.ie
Further information can be obtained on yourmentalhealth.ie
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